Optimizing special operations and special protective forces integration for crisis response and humanitarian operations, with the support of NATO and Interpol level grassroots support in every UN member country. "To win 100 victories in 100 battles is not the acme of skills. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skills." – The Art of War, Sun Tzu. "When campaigning, be swift as the wind; in leisurely march, majestic as the forest; in attack, like fire; in standing, firm as the mountains. As unfathomable as the clouds, move like a thunderbolt to protect the weak." -- Adapted from Sun Tzu. "The Art of War"

After 20 years of advocacy and policy development work through Humanitarian Resource Institute (UN:NGO:DESA),  the Humanitarian Intervention Initiative (H-II) was established to support strategic planning, development and stabilization of humanitarian emergencies that are beyond the operational capacities of the United Nations, non-governmental and relief organizations. This focus includes Expanding Special Protective Forces for Humanitarian Operations through H-II OPSEC.

• Why We Fight Now (Youtube): Documentary about U.S. Army Special Forces roles in current and future fights.   Url: www.whywefightnow.com
• Waging Special Warfare in Africa: The Case for Integrated Engagement: Special Warfare, January-March 2013, Volume 26 I Issue 1.
• Back to the Future: Human Rights and Legitimacy in the Training and Advisory Mission: Special Warfare, January-March 2013, Volume 26 I Issue 1.
• The Comprehensive Approach: NATO, International security operations impacting 193 UN members countries.
• United Nations Peacekeeping Operations - Principles and Guidelines: United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations, Department of Field Support.

CONSULTANCY

Stephen M. Apatow
Crisis Response and Humanitarian Operations
Founder, Director of Research and Development
Humanitarian Resource Institute (UN:NGO:DESA)
Humanitarian University Consortium  Graduate Studies
Center for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine & Law
Telephone: 203-668-0282 
Email: s.m.apatow@H-II.org
Internet: www.H-II.org

Focus Areas

• Security: Risk Management
• Explosives Threat Analysis
• Chemical and Biological Incidents
• Protective Counterintelligence, Countermeasures
• Security and Access Control Vulnerabilities
• Defense Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological Hazards
• Incident Response
• Operational Medicine

NSOS

Fundamentals of NATO SOCC Operations: NSTEP, May 2012.
Combined Joint Forces SOCC Staff Officer: JADL, January 2013.

OPSEC Professional Development

Anti-Terrorism

Anti-Terrorism Officer Course; S2 Institute: December 2011
Legal Aspects of  Combating Terrorism:  NATO: JADL, March 2012
IED Awareness: NATO: JADL, April 2012
Principles of Counterinsurgency (COIN):  NATO: JADL, April 2012
Definitions, Dimensions and Categories of Terrorism :  NATO: JADL, October 2012
Defense Against Suicide Bombing: NATO: JADL, October 2012

Communications

Space Support: NATO: JADL, January 2013

Exploitation Analysis

Cyber Defense: NATO: JADL, November 2012
Certified Biometrics Security Professional - Engineer Program: Saifirst Corporation, November 2012.
Fundamentals of CBRN Defense:  NATO: JADL, April 2012

Human Trafficking

Combating Trafficking in Human Beings: NATO: JADL, April 2012
Human Trafficking: Causes, Consequences, Counter-Strategies: NATO: JADL, October 2012

Maritime Interdiction Operational Training

MIO's Orientation - Units Preparation for MIOs: NATO: NMIOTC, JADL, August 2012.
MIO Execution: NATO: NMIOTC, JADL, August 2012.
Boarding Team Tactical Planning (MTP): NATO: NMIOTC, JADL, September 2012.
Boarding Team Psychology: NATO: NMIOTC, JADL, September 2012.
Suspect Vessel's Crew Psychology: NATO: NMIOTC, JADL, September 2012.
Boarding Execution: NATO: NMIOTC, JADL, September 2012.

Medicine

Major Incident Medical Management (MIMMS): NATO: JADL, April 2012.
NATO/Partner Senior Medical Staff Officers' Course (SMSOC) Module: : NATO: JADL, May 2012.
Medical Response in Hostile Environments: Medical Corps, November 2005.

Member: Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA).

Current: Director, Research & Policy Development: Humanitarian Resource Institute (UN:NGO:DESA):  Humanitarian University Consortium  Graduate Studies Center for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine & Law (2000-Present), NAVLE:USMLE 1-2 (Prep: 2002), ACLS (82), EMT-B (80).

Mountain Operations

Dangers and Risks in the Mountains: Slovenia Armed Forces ADL, NATO: JADL, May 2012.
Survival Skills in the Mountains: Slovenia Armed Forces ADL, NATO: JADL, May 2012.

Operations

Commander and Staff in Comprehensive Operations Planning & Decision-Making: NATO: JADL, July 2012
Comprehensive Operations Training Course: NATO: JADL, April 2012
Multinational Crisis Management: NATO: JADL, April 2012
Critical Infrastructure Awareness: NATO: JADL, April 2012
Rapid Response Team Expert Training: NATO: JADL, April 2012 
NATO: Civil Emergency Planning: NATO JADL, September2012
NATO Resource Support to Operations: NATO JADL, March 2013

Peace Keeping

Weapons Certification

Advanced Skills Handgun 2 Day: Academi, October 2012.



IN THE SPOTLIGHT

• Boston Terrorist Bombing - TCCC-TECC - JSOM eNewsletter: HRI:H-II, 17 April 2013.
  
• H-II OPSEC - Redefining a Global Security Support System: HRI:H-II, 4 April 2013.  Spotlight in JSOM ABC's, 15 April 2013.
  
• The Anatomy of Counterinsurgency Warfare: HRI:H-II, 4 March 2013.
  
• Not Forgotten - Restore Warriors Project: Humanitarian Resource Institute. Updated February 2013: Air Commandos March 450-Miles to Honor Fallen Special Operations Warriors.
• Syria: CBRNE Chemical - Biological - Nuclear Crisis Discussions: HRI, 18 January 2013. See Also: Syria: International Humanitarian & Security Discussions : Humanitarian Intervention Initiative.
• Newtown - Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Standardization: HRI:H-II: Pathobiologics. 21 December 2012.

Contingency Planning

• DNA Biometrics - Biological Countermeasure Programs: HRI:H-II, 24 October 2012.
• Humanitarian Medical Security Strike Teams (HMSST) : HRI:H-II, 24 October 2012.
• H-II - Expanding Global Inter-coordinated Anti-Human Trafficking Operations : HRI:UNArts:H-II, 20 December 2011.
• H-II - CEO Handbook: Parcel Bomb Defense : HRI:H-II, 14 December 2011.

Emergency Response & Policy Development

• International Disaster Information Network : Humanitarian Resource Institute (UN:NGO:DESA).
• Operational Logistics & Risk Analysis : H-II OPSEC.

Humanitarian Resource Institute
Founder: Director of Research and Development
Url: www.humanitarian.net

The mission of Humanitarian Resource Institute is to "Bridge Unmet Needs to Untapped Resources." This objective is accomplished through strategic planning, critical analysis, expert think tank development for background discussions, peer reviewed data compilation and communications that engage decision makers and target audiences on the grassroots level in 193 United Nations member countries.

The Humanitarian University Consortium Graduate Studies Center for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Law serves as (1) an international community of scholars, (2) a bridge between Humanitarian Resource Institute and the international academic community, (3) a think tank in support of the United Nations programs and (4) the promotion of higher learning through both traditional and distance education. 

In the publication " Biological Threats and Terrorism, Assessing the Science and Response Capabilities: Workshop Summary ," the National Academy of Sciences has recognized Humanitarian Resource Institute (HRI) as one of nine leading educational and research institutions. These include:

• Center for Nonproliferation Studies.
• Columbia University: Center for Public Health Preparedness.
• Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government: Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.
• Humanitarian Resource Institute.
• Johns Hopkins University: Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Center for International Studies.
• National Academy of Sciences.
• University of Maryland: Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland.
• University of Minnesota: Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.

Honors

• H-II: Stephen Michael Apatow Named Ambassador for Vet2011 Global Initiative : Vet2011: World  Veterinary Year 250th Year Anniversary of the Global Veterinary Profession, Humanitarian Resource Institute, 7 February 2011.
• Member of the scientific committee of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Tourist Health and Travel Medicine , 2005: Fifth European Conference on Travel Medicine.
• 2002 Award for Excellence in Outbreak Reporting on the Internet: International Society for Infectious Diseases, ProMED-mail.

Key Note Speaker

• The Future of Biodetection Systems: The Future of Biodetection Systems Workshop was held to bring together industry, academia, national labs, and federal agency personnel in an interactive process, to develop a roadmap for research and development investment in biodetection.  Sponsored by Los Alamos National Laboratory, September 26 & 27, 2006. -- Keynote: DNA-based Detection Technologies (Powerpoint): Stephen M.Apatow, Humanitarian University Consortium Graduate Studies Center for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Law.
• AVBC: 8th Annual Meeting: Contingency Planning Discussion on Biosecurity: Association of Veterinary Biologics Companies, Keynotes: Stephen M. Apatow, David L. Huxsoll,  David Kim, Daniel T. Ruth,  5 November 2003.

Papers

• Agricultural Security and Emergency Preparedness: Protecting One of America's Critical Infrastructures . Stephen M. Apatow, Biodefense Threat Analysis Discussion Paper ASEP-2001-12.

Cited:

1. What Every SOF Medic Should Know About Agroterrorism – Part I:  Kathleen Dunn Farr, MD, Journal of Special Operations Medicine, Fall 2007.
2. Agroterrorism: Minimizing the Consequences of Intentionally Introduced Foreign Animal Disease: Major James P. Dykes: United States Army, School of Advanced Military Studies, United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, AY 2010. DTIC.

• Impact of the Foot and Mouth Epidemic on the Equestrian Industry in the UK - A Reference Point for the United States. Stephen M. Apatow,  Biodefense Threat Analysis Discussion Paper FMDEI-2001-12.

Discussion Papers

• Weapons of Mass Destruction, Nonproliferation and International Security: Apatow, Stephen, Humanitarian Resource Institute, October 15, 2002.

Cited:

1. The Worried Well: Strategies for Installation Commanders: Fran Pilch, USAF Institute for National Security Studies, 2005. DTIC.

Pathobiologics International
Founder: Director of Research and Development
Url: www.pathobiologics.org

Pathobiologics International is a global reference point for biodefense through the nonprofit organization Humanitarian Resource Institute. Current projects include the internet based Biodefense Reference Library, Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Center, Bioinformatics: Pathobiological Diagnostics Center and Biodefense Legal Reference Library. Educational resource development for the veterinary and medical community include the Foreign Animal Disease Online Course and the Zoonotic Disease Online Review. To enhance collaboration between Humanitarian Resource Institute and the international community of scholars, the Humanitarian University Consortium was formed to enhance the development of initiatives associated with economic, social, cultural and humanitarian issues worldwide.

Educational Materials: Online Distance Education

• Continuing Education: Humanitarian Resource Institute (UN:NGO:DESA), Humanitarian University Consortium Graduate Studies Center for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine & Law.

Stephen M. Apatow: Referenced

ProMED: International Society for Infectious Diseases

Announcements

1. 18 Jan 2003 PRO/AH> Announcements 2003 (01):  [1] FAO/WHO/OIE Electronic Conference on VPH and Control of Zoonoses, [2] Foreign Animal Disease Online Course.
2. 22 Nov 2003  PRO/ALL> Announcements 2003 (08): Humanitarian Univ. Consort: Humanitarian University Consortium focuses on graduate studies in law, medicine and veterinary medicine.

Presentations:

1. ProMED-mail. The informal sector and Emerging Disease Detection. The role of an internet based early warning system. Marjorie P. Pollack, MD. Associate Editor/Epidemiology & Surveillance Moderator, Moderator, IMED 2007.

Published:

• 16 Dec 2008 Ebola-Reston, porcine - Philippines (04): RFI
• 05 Sep 2006 Avian influenza, human (140): atypical infections
• 24 Mar 2006 Avian influenza, poultry vs migratory birds (10)
• 21 Feb 2006 Avian influenza, human - worldwide (12): Egypt, India
• 22 May 2005 International health regulations
• 19 Jan 2005 Avian influenza, human - East Asia (12): Viet Nam
• 07 Jan 2005 Avian influenza, human - East Asia (03): Viet Nam, susp.
• 01 Nov 2004 Viral gastroenteritis update 2004 (30)
• 19 Oct 2004 Avian influenza - Eastern Asia (127): Thailand, tigers
• 16 Aug 2004 Vibrio vulnificus - USA (TX)
• 17 Jun 2004 Foot & mouth disease, bovines - Brazil (Para)
• 07 Apr 2004 Avian influenza, H7, poultry - Canada (BC) (14)
• 28 Feb 2004 BSE update 2004 (02)
• 15 Feb 2004 Avian influenza, poultry - USA (PA)
• 13 Feb 2004 Avian influenza, poultry - USA (PA, NJ)
• 23 Dec 2003 Swine fever, classical - Korea, South (02)
• 20 Dec 2003 Avian influenza - South Korea (04)
• 12 Dec 2003 Avian influenza - South Korea: suspected
• 09 Oct 2003 West Nile virus update 2003 - USA (28)
• 24 Jul 2003 Animal, animal by-product import regulations - USA
• 23 Apr 2003 SARS - worldwide (63): etiology
• 19 Apr 2003 Avian Influenza, human - Netherlands (09): fatal case
• 14 Apr 2003 SARS - worldwide (48): etiology
• 17 Feb 2003 Unexplained deaths, pigeons - USA (TX) (03)
• 07 Nov 2002 Disease surveillance: enhancement (03)
• 15 Sep 2002 West Nile virus, birds, migratory - USA (03)
• 13 Sep 2002 West Nile virus, birds, migratory - USA (02)
• 21 Jun 2002 Smallpox vaccine, ACIP recommendations - USA (02)
• 03 Mar 2002 Foot and mouth disease, UK - not
• 27 Jan 2002 Foot & mouth disease - UK (03)
• 21 Jan 2002 Agricultural biosecurity - USA
• 28 Mar 2001 Foot & mouth disease - EU: use of vaccination (02)

World Veterinary Association

• OIE/FAO/WHO: Stephen Michael Apatow Promotes World Rabies Education Initiative:  14 Apr 2011.
• Ambassador for Vet2011 Global Initiative:  9 Feb 2011.
• HRI:UNArts - One World, One Health: World Veterinary Day 2010: 24 Apr 2010.
• International Veterinary Public Health Consortium:  12 Oct 2004.

Sports Medicine & Science Institute
Founder: Director of Research and Development
Url: www.esportsmedicine.org

The Sports Medicine & Science Institute was established to support research and development in the fields of biomechanics and exercise physiology. Specialized work includes International Dancescience Development, Armed Forces Development , Olympic and Sports Development , Equestrian Rider Programs and Sporthorse Development. Specialized consultancy work, in the field of orthopedics, includes Scoliosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Asthma, Fibromyalgia, Friedreich Ataxia and Multiple Sclerosis.

Development

• Sharpening the Tactical Athlete: Armed Forces Development, Sports Medicine & Science Institute.
• JudoSport International: Martial arts training system integrating classical biomechanics into judo, ju_jitsu and mixed martial arts disciplines.  Classical choreographic training used to provide a foundation for sports such as skating and gymnastics, is integrated into optimization of skill development, flexibility, economy of energy and balance.